93/365: Hope Is Coursing Through Your Veins

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well. ~ Psalm 139:13-14

Before your first day, God had you on His mind. When Jesus Christ taught His disciples about the great faith of those who "have not seen, yet still believed".... He was talking about you.

The stuff that makes up the stars in the night sky is the same stuff coursing through your veins. God created light and he created you.

There is only one strong bond that lasts. It's the strength of your Heavenly Father's love for you. It's why Jesus went through the cross to reach you.

GO DEEPER: 1 Corinthians 3: 10-16

NEXT STEP: Do you have a hard or easy time accepting the love of Christ and your unique life designed by God?

Jack

on 09/01/2023 at 11:44 PM

My shame and guilt (from my sinful behaviors and thoughts) were the biggest barriers for me to accept myself and especially God’s love. I always felt I had to perform well aka: works by faith mentality.

Justin Johnson

on 04/25/2023 at 02:27 AM

Just like many others, I have struggled so much with being good enough to recieve Gods grace, or love. Im a military vet and I have been battling some demons the past couple of months. I have struggled with alcohol for years and used it to mask my pain and emotions. Luckily for me, booze never got me in any trouble.Luckily. I was in a deep dark hole that was spiraling out of control. I had a moment, crying in the shower and something told me to quit drinking. At this point, drinking wasn’t even on my mind. But my heart kept telling me its time to quit. I knew that was a wise decision because drinking only makes depression worse.That is the night that I found God.. My wife has been a believer for about 8 years and would always pray for me. One night, sobbing in bed just asking when the suffering would end. She played the song “Just be held” by Casting Crowns. And listening to the words and continuing to sob, I felt the moment God entered my life and assured me that he is with me. A week or so go by, and it hit me. The “feeling” I had about quitting alcohol was in no way, my own doing. God shows up in just the right time. Ever since then, ive been sober 6 months and my depression has gotten better.I am living proof to other doubters, or anyone who believes theyre not good enough. You are good enough. God loves you. Just remember, he leaves the 99.

Joshua Sharp

on 04/04/2023 at 05:27 AM

I’ve been in church all my life, until I was a teen. I’ve always believed in God, and always knew god, but I won’t lie, I lost faith in God. My motivation started to be money, materialism, women, and sex. It’s funny because no matter how much I tried to accomplish these things, Jesus has showed me that nothing tops the relationship and love that he has for you. It’s like he’s there even when I try to leave, I can’t leave, my life was built upon his foundation. It’s all I know. I’ve lost money, I’ve been depressed over women, I’ve been angry at God, when he should be disappointed in me. So I finally realized it’s time to let all of those distractions go, and get right with the lord. All of those things will fall into to place if the lord wants it to be, but that should not be my motivation for living. I need God to guide me to show me what is my purpose for being on this earth? What do you want me to do father? I’m only 19, so I know I still got long way to go. Jesus name Amen.

KDB

on 04/03/2023 at 08:09 PM

Nicely said Nick W

Nick W

on 04/03/2023 at 07:36 PM

Amen brothers! Like so many of you, I was raised in a home of disfunction, abuse, and judgment. I have struggled, and still sometimes do struggle with the feeling of being unlovable and undeserving of love. But there is One who is doing a good work in me, and who is always interceding for me, Jesus Christ! 14 years ago, God blessed me with a beautiful, godly wife who has stood by me through my rebellion and stumbling. She is how I was finally able to accept that God must love me, that He would bless me so much through my wife. And He has continued to bless us both through our 6 wonderful children. Though He has used my bride to bless me and to help me to better understand His love for me, just as He has taught me through becoming a father, my faith in Him and relationship with Him are not dependent on them. I trust in Him and in His plan, knowing that no human person is perfect save Jesus only, and that He loves them just as He loves me. Though I pray that I never lose my wife or children, I trust Him regardless, and will follow Him every day until that day that I can stand before His throne. Praise God! His goodness and mercy are unending! His love endures forever!

Kevin Miller

on 04/03/2023 at 07:05 PM

I grew up in a dysfunctional family and have trouble accepting others love since I didn’t have it when I was younger. I struggle with friendships as well. I’m learning and growing in the Lord so I’m making progress but more growth is still needed.

Chris C

on 04/03/2023 at 05:08 PM

Brother Elliott, your words really resonate with me because I have gone through the same times in my life. But the Lord has never let go of me. I realize that His love is the strongest foundation that can be found. Praise Jesus!

Delray Sheen

on 04/03/2023 at 03:22 PM

i enjoy reading the comments, it truly is like a gold mine and I am finding nugget after nugget. Thank u all for sharing, keep sharing, keep going. I add my testimony to the chorus of having such difficulty accepting the love of Jesus. It is not something I can simply speak to my heart to do and it will do. I speak and pray life into my heart in the name of Jesus but still it remains. Then God revealed I must undergo a transformation to achieve what I am asking. I never had God in my household, couple that with sexual trauma at a young age opened many doors. All the trauma, all the unconvicted sin, and no God did damage to me. He's working on me yes, and I have faith yes, miracles happen and one day it can all be removed, but I obey the God on high when he lights only the next step, right now that's deeper prayer and deeper scriptures. Amen Brothers, Praying for u all.

Patrick

on 04/03/2023 at 02:06 PM

Wow, a lot of really good comments brothers. This verse and your responses validate my understanding of what it is to be unique. Like several have stated, my childhood was not the greatest. Being raised by a man who was a reliable provider that did know Jesus or have the ability to show live other than a provider. I can relate with the woman at the well. I am on my 3rd marriage. By the Grace of God, I was saved in my 20’s. But walked away to build a house on sand. Trying to fill the void with the wrong things, not really understanding the value of REAL Love like our Father gives. My dad didn’t have a father figure. So he couldn’t share that with me. This year, I celebrate 25 years to an Angel, God sent me. She had been married before and we have a blended family. With her patience and Gods Love, I have come to love myself and others. All the “stuff” that I thought was important, didn’t. And all the things and truth that really DO matter continue to be revealed as I mature. GOD has a plan for us, as long as we will be quiet enough to listen and quit trying to sabotage HIS plan. Save time, build on the ROCK. You will thank me later. 😎

Ethan Rogers

on 04/03/2023 at 01:56 PM

God created us out of love. God does not want us to suffer. God wants us to come to Him, to open our hearts and minds to accept guidance, truth, and love. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light. For God's Kingdom is at hand.

Brandon Pembleton

on 04/03/2023 at 01:50 PM

I try to just stay focused on today. I know that today I have Jesus at the forefront of my mind. I truly believe God created everything and every moment an infinite amount of time ago and that all of it exists all at once to God. Everything perfectly stitched together. Everyone of us chosen to exist when we exist for purpose in God's great design. That purpose is to help each other and to be beacons of light of God to others lost so that they may begin to believe. Then they begin lighting the way also. Like a chain reaction of holy power. I do desire to see all of God's plan but I know I wouldn't be able to remotely comprehend it. So I am thankful that I understand my role today and I am happy m, content, and grateful for what you have done in my life and surrounding my life God. Thank you, I love you and amen 🙏

Boyce Moses

on 04/03/2023 at 01:36 PM

On Jesus Christ the rock I stand! The same Christ that died on the cross loves us as much today as He did the day He gave all for us. Love you Jesus! 💜🤎🧡💛

leo

on 04/03/2023 at 01:01 PM

It’s been such a challenge for me to accept God’s love for me. Too often I build my foundation with cheap materials. I have placed my truth in the word of man. Not the word of God, the worldview is cheap, quick, and costly. There’s no value in the world foundation. Jesus let your foundation be my truth so help me God. Let your truth be the connection to other brothers who struggle with accepting your love for them.

Steven

on 04/03/2023 at 12:53 PM

Well said Michael, I also had a difficult relationship with my parents growing up. The resultof that was that I never really felt loved and therefore never loved myself. This led to many bad decisions of self distruction and addiction. I still struggle at times with valuing my self worth but this verse has opened my eyes. If I believe that God made me just as I am, then the lies I believed as a child are lies. I don't need to look for love and approval from others. I am loved by the God who made me and even though there are days, I am not a fan of myself and the studid things I have done in the past, God loves me and he has forgiven me and that helps me forgive myself and make better decisions moving forward. Ireally needed this reminder today!

Elliott

on 04/03/2023 at 12:37 PM

before I put all my faith in Jesus I would pour a foundation for my new house on sand. whenever a storm would come through the rain would wash away the sand that was under my foundation and it would crumble every time. That was my false pride, my ego. I would build such a big house filled with materialistic things because it would look good on the outside but it was very poorly built. ever since I put Jesus number one in my life it's not about the size of the house or where the house is built. the foundation that I used today is on firm bedrock. my house is not very big but it's filled with the love of Jesus. I'm not scared of the storm anymore because I know that my foundation is the strongest it's ever been. Thank you Jesus for always being there for me. Thank you for showing me that I am so weak with out you. 🥇🙏💪

michael f vinning

on 04/03/2023 at 12:28 PM

If we are being totally honest, if the relationship with your earthly parents sucked, then you’ve probably had a ton of bad relationships…I have…which makes it much harder to have this healthy feeling of being loved by God and Jesus. Thankfully I have a great wife and 2 great kids so it has become easier for me to k ow and give and feel love! Thank you Jesus for the reprieve!! And thank you for your sacrifice which is the ultimate act of love! Please help me receive your love without doubting, without feeling unworthy! Help me receive it then turn around and give it/show it to others I encounter!! Amen

Tommy Williamson

on 04/03/2023 at 10:32 AM

One of my favorite old hymns is “The Love of God”. The three verses and chorus of that song song explains Gods love for us so well.It doesn’t matter how deep the stain of sin goes into our life, Gods love will cleanse it and totally remove if we just believe. His love covers all of the earth and reach’s over the entire universe and all we have to do is accept Christ into our hearts and life’s all Gods love fills us and cleans our every stain no matter how lost we feel that we are.

93/365: Hope Is Coursing Through Your Veins

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